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Exposition of Matthew (Matthew 16:24-27)
August 13, 2021 (Jesus’ last days of earthly ministry) Questions to be answered in this study What were God’s interests in sending His Son to earth? Think about it: What is the greatest gift of all? In what way does death set us free? What is God’s purpose for us being on this earth? What is the requirement Jesus gives for following Him? What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus? What is the secret to living the life that glorifies God? How can we have victory over the battle between the spirit and the flesh? How does sanctification work in our life? Scripturally, what does…
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Exposition of Matthew (Matthew 16:20-23)
October 10, 2021 (Jesus’ last days of earthly ministry) Questions to be answered in this study After Israel rejected Jesus as the Messiah, how did His mission change? What are the four things in today’s study that Jesus tells His disciples concerning the end of His mission on earth. Why did Jesus restrain the disciples from going out immediately to proclaim the good news about Him? What role does the Holy Spirit play in the presentation of the gospel? What is the only way we can indeed have a relationship with God? Why is it essential that believers have a time of prayer and Bible study daily? What happens if…
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Exposition of Matthew 16:13-20
July 30, 2021 (Jesus’ last days of earthly ministry) Questions to be answered in this study Why is it easier for us today to understand the teachings of Jesus than it was for His disciples? What was the new movement Jesus was teaching His disciples? What is the present-day commission given to the church? What is the name of the tallest mountain in the Mideast? The disciples’ answer to Jesus’ question, “who do people say that I am? What was the one name the disciples left off their list? Which of the disciples was the first to correctly identified Jesus? How did Peter know who Jesus was? What did Peter’s…